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Every year, First Lady Michelle Obama invites special guests to sit with her while the president delivers the State of the Union address. Joining her this year is a young boy from Bear, Delaware, who is making a big difference in his community. Chip Reid has his story.
The Tiny Jewel Box, a mom-and-pop shop in Washington, opens its doors to the likes of President Obama, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura. Once upon a time, it was just known for vintage jewelry, but now the store has become a go-to for Washington's movers and shakers. Julianna Goldman reports.
First Lady Michelle Obama and award-winning singers Stevie Wonder and Justin Beiber were just a few of the notables inaugurating this year's Special Olympics in Los Angeles. CBSN's Contessa Brewer covers the opening events.
Michelle Obama and her daughters led a U.S. delegation to the Milan Expo. CBSN's Meg Oliver follows the FLOTUS.
Michelle Obama was welcomed for tea at Kensington Palace to discuss #LetGirlsLearn. CBSN's Elaine Quijano follows the visit.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Hillary Clinton's campaign, the presidential election 2016 and the commencement speech made by Michelle Obama.
Speaking at a commencement ceremony, first lady Michelle Obama told students that in order to carry on the Oberlin legacy they should embrace the clamor outside of college life.
First lady Michelle Obama is promoting her "Let's Move" campaign with a new YouTube video, which was posted Tuesday. It shows her doing squats and throwing punches at a punching bag, among other activities.
First Lady Michelle Obama's commencement address at Tuskegee University offers a revealing look at her role in the White House. Her speech on Saturday provided some of her most candid remarks on how she's grown into her role as the first black first lady. Jan Crawford reports on the emotional speech.
First lady Michelle Obama was answering questions at the White House's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and a little girl gave her a sweet compliment. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Anne-Marie Green show us the video.
First Lady Michelle Obama took her dance moves to "Ellen" on Thursday. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson also get in on the fun.
A Univision talk show host lost his job after making racially insensitive comments about first lady Michelle Obama. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller have more.
The White House had some fun on Twitter before President Obama's State of the Union address, hinting that he would wear his infamous tan suit. Sen. Joni Ernst and First Lady Michelle Obama also got plenty of attention for their wardrobe choices. Gayle King reports.
It's a brand that appeals to everyone from the first lady to celebrities and even young schoolgirls. Norah O'Donnell interviewed the brains behind J. Crew and joins CBSN to share her impressions of Jenna Lyons.
Stars from the fashion world visited the White House as part of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Reach Higher" initiative discussing paths to success with high school students. Chip Reid reports
Dozens of first ladies of the world met during this week's African Summit in Washington. Former First Lady Laura Bush called the line of women a "sorority" in her public discussion with First Lady Michelle Obama during the event. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories including a new study on heart attack prevention and possible breakthrough in diabetes treatment.
As the first lady continues her push to raise nutrition standards for school lunches, a House committee passed a bill allowing schools to opt out. Michelle Obama also called upon Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to join her crusade against childhood obesity.
Michelle Obama's effort to provide healthier lunches to school children is getting some push back from House Republicans. GOP leaders believe the bill that would place limits on fat, sugar and calories will put too much of a financial burden on some schools. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sixty years after the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed high school seniors in Topeka, Kan., stressing that their generation must continue the battle against discrimination. She told the students that the fight must be won in their hearts and minds, so that it wouldn't need to be fought in the courts.
At a question-and-answer session with children of executive office employees, First Lady Michelle Obama received a resume from 10-year-old Charlotte Bell, whose dad has been out of a job for three years. Scott Pelley reports.
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday spent the day with her Chinese counterpart Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, as she started a week-long visit to China aimed at promoting education and person-to-person exchanges.
"Barack and I never want to experience winter again," she said.
"The immediate clap-back is just for your own selfish purpose … and rarely does it solve anything," the former first lady said.
The National Women's Hall of Fame called Michelle Obama "one of the most influential and iconic women." She joins eight other 2021 inductees.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
President Trump defended the agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran at a press conference to close out the G7 summit in France.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during the special legislative session.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is holding a lead with 64% of ballots counted.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen within "the next day or two." Semafor climate & energy editor Tim McDonnell explains why global energy trade will never be the same, even when the strait reopens.
President Trump held a news conference Wednesday at the G7 Summit in France, addressing a variety of issues. Following the president's remarks, Weijia Jiang, Nancy Cordes and Olivia Rinaldi provided context.
President Trump took questions Wednesday on the Iran deal, the situation in the Middle East and several other topics. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Nancy Cordes and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial runoff election, CBS News projects. Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.